Fan-favorite Tony Ferguson is finally getting back in the octagon. He will be taking on Charles Oliveira at UFC to 256 on December 12. Injuries have plagued the card at UFC 256. However, with the addition of fights such as Deiveson Figueiredo [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/deiveson-figueiredo/] vs Brandon Moreno and Tony Ferguson vs Charles Oliveira, the card looks healthy again. ‘Do Bronx [https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Charles-Oliveira-30300]‘ is currently ranked sixth in the lightweight division; ‘El Cucuy [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/tony-ferguson/]‘ is ranked third. The fight against ‘El Cucuy’ will be an excellent opportunity for Charles to showcase his mettle against a top-five opponent. The winner at UFC 256 could be on a fast track to a title shot at 155 pounds. Read: Conor McGregor says Tony Ferguson is the most underrated fighter in the UFC [https://www.essentiallysports.com/mma-ufc-news-conor-mcgregor-says-tony-ferguson-is-the-most-underrated-fighter-in-the-ufc/] CHARLES OLIVEIRA GIVES HIS THOUGHTS ON FACING FERGUSON ON 20 DAYS NOTICE Leading up to his fight against Tony Ferguson, Oliveira shared his thoughts on his upcoming fight. He said [https://www.bjpenn.com/mma-news/ufc/charles-oliveira-plans-to-shock-the-world-in-war-with-tony-ferguson-at-ufc-256/], “I’m happy for this opportunity to fight Ferguson. I’m taking this fight on less than 20 days’ notice, but it’s a chance to display my talent and show I’m ready to fight any Top 5 ranked guy like I’ve been saying for a while now. The time has come. I will shock the world on December 12th.” [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/cooooo.jpeg] ‘Do Bronx’ continued, “I’m expecting this fight to be a war because we’re both good on the feet and on the ground. We both like to fight, we both move forward. Fans can be sure this is going to be a war, but they can also be sure that when it’s done, my arm will be raised. It’s my moment. I respect Ferguson in every way – he’s tough, a fantastic guy – but now it’s my time.” Charles goes into the fight against ‘El Cucuy’ on the back of a seven-fight win streak. He has secured ‘Performance of the Night’ bonuses in six of those seven fights. ‘Do Bronx’ is a high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu practitioner and the man in front of him is as good if not better than him. [https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1210859928.jpg]LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – MARCH 06: Tony Ferguson poses for photos during the UFC 249 press conference at T-Mobile Arena on March 06, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC) The fight between the two will be extremely interesting and will answer a lot of questions. Is Tony finished? Can he bounce back at 36? How will Charles fare against a world-class fighter? We will find out the answer to all these questions and more at UFC 256. Who do you think wins this fight and how? Let us know in the comments below. 

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Deiveson Figueiredo Net Worth 2024, Record, Wife, Height &amp; More</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Deiveson Figueiredo?Â </strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Deiveson Figueiredo is perhaps one of the most inspiring men in the UFC. The Brazilian had to go through great difficulties to make it to the promotion. The 36-year-old started his journey in the UFC via the flyweight division and achieved great success as he is theÂ former two-time UFC Flyweight Champion. However, Figueiredo has now transitioned to the bantamweight division and is ruling the octagon.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Deiveson Figueiredo's Early LifeÂ </strong></h2>
Deiveson Figueiredo was born on December 18, 1987, in Soure, Paras, which is a small city in Marajo, Brazil. The fighter likes to live a private life and thus there is no information available regarding his parents except for the fact that his father was a local folk freestyle wrestler. Until he was thirteen, Figueiredo worked as aÂ cowboyÂ with his father. He then moved to Belem and learned capoeira. He did not train in MMA until he was sixteen.

[caption id="attachment_883926" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-883926 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1204234670.jpg" alt="Deiveson Figueiredo" width="1920" height="1280" /> NORFOLK, VA - FEBRUARY 29: Deiveson Figueiredo celebrates after defeating Joseph Benavidez in their flyweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Chartway Arena on February 29, 2020 in Norfolk, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)[/caption]

Figueiredo previously held multiple jobs. He was a bricklayer, a sushi chef, and a hairstylist before becoming a martial artist. Speaking of his siblings, Figueiredo has a younger brother and sister. His brother Francisco Figueiredo is following in his footsteps as he is also an MMA fighter in the flyweight division and has a record of 13-5-1.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Deiveson Figueiredo's Wife and Kids</strong></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Deiveson Figueiredo is happily married to Bruno Moraes. The couple tied the knot in a private lavish ceremony and are said to be with each other since 2015. Moraes likes to live a private life, therefore, not much is known about her life. They have a son together named Benicio, who was born in 2019. Figueiredo also has a daughter from his previous relationship and she stays with him now.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Deiveson Figueiredo's Net Worth 2024</strong></h2>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Deiveson Figueiredo has a net worth of approximately $2 million. The fighter has earned about $1,604,500 from his MMA career so far while he got his biggest payout during UFC 256 for fighting against Brandon Moreno. Figueiredo took home a handsome amount of $640,000.</span>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Deiveson Figueiredo's Career Timeline</strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">His first fight with the promotion took place in Brazil itself. Figueiredo defeated Marco Beltran to win his debut fight. 'Daico' won his next three matches before losing to <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/jussier-formiga/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Jussier Formiga</a>. He bounced back with a decisive victory overÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alexandre-pantoja/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Alexandre Pantoja</a> in his next fight. After that, he defeated Tim Elliott to secure a title shot.</p>


[caption id="attachment_883924" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-883924 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1286982716.jpg" alt="Deiveson Figueiredo" width="1920" height="1280" /> LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 21: Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil stands in his corner prior to his flyweight championship bout against Alex Perez during the UFC 255 event at UFC APEX on November 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC)[/caption]
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Deiveson Figueiredo foughtÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/joseph-benavidez/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Joseph Benavidez</a>Â for the vacant flyweight championship on February 29, 2020. Figueiredo won the bout, but couldn't claim the title as he had missed weight. Also, there was controversy surrounding an inadvertent headbutt.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Nevertheless, the duo fought again in July 2020. This time, Figueiredo put Benavidez to sleep via a rear-naked choke. He then went on to defeatÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/alex-perez/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Alex Perez</a>Â and ended with a draw againstÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/Brandon-Moreno/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Brandon Moreno</a>.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Deiveson Figueiredo's Partnerships and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Deiveson Figueiredo has a contract with brands like Blaze and Life Strong.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Deiveson Figueiredo's Career Stats and Record</strong></h2>
Deiveson Figueiredo has a pro MMA record of 23-3-1. He won nine games each via submission and KO/TKO, while the remaining five victories came via decision. Speaking of the UFC, the fighter has won 12 games while losing three fights while one match ended in a draw.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Deiveson Figueiredo's Major Achievement and Awards</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight of the Night (Three times) vs. Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Moreno x2</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Joseph Benavidez</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Tied (Demetrious Johnson) for most finishes in UFC Flyweight division history (7)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fastest submission in UFC Flyweight division history (1:57) (vs. Alex Perez)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most knockdowns landed in UFC Flyweight division history (11)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Most submission attempts in UFC Flyweight division history (20)</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">MMAJunkie.com</span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2019 July Fight of the Month vs. Alexandre Pantoja</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 December Fight of the Month vs. Brandon Moreno</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2022 January Fight of the Month vs. Brandon Moreno</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">MMA Mania</span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 Fight of the Year vs. Brandon Moreno</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">The Athletic</span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">MMA Fighting</span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">2020 Fighter of the Year</span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-weight: 400">Brazilian jiu-jitsu</span>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Northeast Brazil champion</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Deiveson Figueiredo's Titles</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Flyweight Championship (two times)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">One successful title defense (first reign)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">One successful title retainment (first reign)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Deiveson Figueiredo's Social Media Accounts</strong></h2>
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<td style="width: 21.9325%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 239.064%">https://www.instagram.com/daico_deusdaguerra/?hl=en</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<td style="width: 46.3872%"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%"></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Deiveson AlcÃ¢ntara Figueiredo</td>
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<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Daico, Deus da Guerra (God of War)</td>
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<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">December 18, 1987</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Soure, State of ParÃ¡, Brazil</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">36</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">5 ft 5 in</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">135 lb</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Not known</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">A younger sister and a brother â€“ Francisco</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Brazilian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Brazilian</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">$2 million</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">$640,000</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Bruna Moraes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">A son and a daughter</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Brazilian professional mixed martial artist</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Division</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Bantamweight</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 46.3872%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 198.11%">Former two-time UFC Flyweight Champion</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

Deiveson Figueiredo

Deiveson Figueiredo Net Worth 2024, Record, Wife, Height &amp; More Who is Deiveson Figueiredo?Â  Deiveson Figueiredo is perhaps one of the most inspiring men in the UFC. The Brazilian had to go through great difficulties to make it to the promotion. The 36-year-old started his journey in the UFC via the flyweight division and achieved great success as he is theÂ former two-time UFC Flyweight Champion. However, Figueiredo has now transitioned to the bantamweight division and is ruling the octagon. Deiveson Figueiredo&#8217;s Early LifeÂ  Deiveson Figueiredo was born on December 18, 1987, in Soure, Paras, which is a small city in Marajo, Brazil. The fighter likes to live a private life and thus there is no information available regarding his parents except for the fact that his father was a local folk freestyle wrestler. Until he was thirteen, Figueiredo worked as aÂ cowboyÂ with his father. He then moved to Belem and learned capoeira. He did not train in MMA until he was sixteen. NORFOLK, VA &#8211; FEBRUARY 29: Deiveson Figueiredo celebrates after defeating Joseph Benavidez in their flyweight championship bout during the UFC Fight Night event at Chartway Arena on February 29, 2020 in Norfolk, Virginia. (Photo by Josh Hedges/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) Figueiredo previously held multiple jobs. He was a bricklayer, a sushi chef, and a hairstylist before becoming a martial artist. Speaking of his siblings, Figueiredo has a younger brother and sister. His brother Francisco Figueiredo is following in his footsteps as he is also an MMA fighter in the flyweight division and has a record of 13-5-1. Deiveson Figueiredo&#8217;s Wife and Kids Deiveson Figueiredo is happily married to Bruno Moraes. The couple tied the knot in a private lavish ceremony and are said to be with each other since 2015. Moraes likes to live a private life, therefore, not much is known about her life. They have a son together named Benicio, who was born in 2019. Figueiredo also has a daughter from his previous relationship and she stays with him now. Deiveson Figueiredo&#8217;s Net Worth 2024 Deiveson Figueiredo has a net worth of approximately $2 million. The fighter has earned about $1,604,500 from his MMA career so far while he got his biggest payout during UFC 256 for fighting against Brandon Moreno. Figueiredo took home a handsome amount of $640,000. Deiveson Figueiredo&#8217;s Career Timeline His first fight with the promotion took place in Brazil itself. Figueiredo defeated Marco Beltran to win his debut fight. &#8216;Daico&#8217; won his next three matches before losing to Jussier Formiga. He bounced back with a decisive victory overÂ Alexandre Pantoja in his next fight. After that, he defeated Tim Elliott to secure a title shot. LAS VEGAS, NEVADA &#8211; NOVEMBER 21: Deiveson Figueiredo of Brazil stands in his corner prior to his flyweight championship bout against Alex Perez during the UFC 255 event at UFC APEX on November 21, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC) Deiveson Figueiredo foughtÂ Joseph BenavidezÂ for the vacant flyweight championship on February 29, 2020. Figueiredo won the bout, but couldn&#8217;t claim the title as he had missed weight. Also, there was controversy surrounding an inadvertent headbutt. Nevertheless, the duo fought again in July 2020. This time, Figueiredo put Benavidez to sleep via a rear-naked choke. He then went on to defeatÂ Alex PerezÂ and ended with a draw againstÂ Brandon Moreno. Deiveson Figueiredo&#8217;s Partnerships and Endorsements Deiveson Figueiredo has a contract with brands like Blaze and Life Strong. Deiveson Figueiredo&#8217;s Career Stats and Record Deiveson Figueiredo has a pro MMA record of 23-3-1. He won nine games each via submission and KO/TKO, while the remaining five victories came via decision. Speaking of the UFC, the fighter has won 12 games while losing three fights while one match ended in a draw. Deiveson Figueiredo&#8217;s Major Achievement and Awards Fight of the Night (Three times) vs. Alexandre Pantoja and Brandon Moreno x2 Performance of the Night (One time) vs. Joseph Benavidez Tied (Demetrious Johnson) for most finishes in UFC Flyweight division history (7) Fastest submission in UFC Flyweight division history (1:57) (vs. Alex Perez) Most knockdowns landed in UFC Flyweight division history (11) Most submission attempts in UFC Flyweight division history (20) MMAJunkie.com 2019 July Fight of the Month vs. Alexandre Pantoja 2020 December Fight of the Month vs. Brandon Moreno 2022 January Fight of the Month vs. Brandon Moreno MMA Mania 2020 Fight of the Year vs. Brandon Moreno 2020 Fighter of the Year The Athletic 2020 Fighter of the Year MMA Fighting 2020 Fighter of the Year Brazilian jiu-jitsu Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Northeast Brazil champion Deiveson Figueiredo&#8217;s Titles UFC Flyweight Championship (two times) One successful title defense (first reign) One successful title retainment (first reign) Deiveson Figueiredo&#8217;s Social Media Accounts  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/daico_deusdaguerra/?hl=en  &nbsp;  Personal Information:  Full Name Deiveson AlcÃ¢ntara Figueiredo  Popular Name Daico, Deus da Guerra (God of War)  Date Of Birth December 18, 1987  Birth Place Soure, State of ParÃ¡, Brazil  Age 36  Height 5 ft 5 in  Weight 135 lb  Parents Not known  Siblings A younger sister and a brother â€“ Francisco  Nationality Brazilian  Ethnicity Brazilian  Net Worth $2 million  Salary $640,000  Spouse Bruna Moraes  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children A son and a daughter  Profession Brazilian professional mixed martial artist  Division Bantamweight  Titles Former two-time UFC Flyweight Champion  &nbsp;

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><b>Tony Ferguson Net Worth 2024, Record, Wife, Height, &amp; More</b></h2>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Tony Ferguson?Â </strong></h2>
The famed 'Boogeyman' of the UFC, Tony Ferguson, has been the fighter to watch out for over a decade and has grown by leaps and bounds in his journey. The former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion has now transitioned to the welterweight division and is trying to achieve success there. Over the years, Ferguson has developed a style difficult to beat, and he has destroyed his opponents. His high pace and pressure make it difficult for opponents to catch up with him. He is the most unorthodox and unpredictable fighter in the UFC.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Early LifeÂ </strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Ferguson was born in the Californian city of Oxnard. However, his stay there was pretty brief, as his family relocated to Muskegon, Michigan, where he spent most of his childhood. Despite carrying mixed American and Mexican roots, 'El Cucuy' often recognizes himself as a true American because of his birth and growing up in the US. Notably, the fighter's mother, Mary Padilla, has American roots, while his biological had Mexican roots. He carries the surname Ferguson because of his Scottish-American stepfather, Armand Ferguson.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Ferguson showcased his prowess in sports right from his adolescence days. He joined the Muskegon Catholic Central High School, where he became a three-sport athlete competing in football, baseball, and wrestling. He served as a starting defensive back for the Division 8 state football champions of the year 2000. Ferguson also didn't fail to showcase his mettle in wrestling. He went on to become a three-time All-State selection, bagging the championship of the 152-lb division in 2002.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Ferguson had a failed attempt at completing his college degree. He enrolled in three colleges, Central Michigan University, Grand Valley State University, and Muskegon Community College, but dropped out from each of them before completing his due course for a degree. However, he had a fruitful collegiate wrestling career, as he conquered the 165-pound division of the National Wrestling Championship in 2006, organized by the National Collegiate Wrestling Association.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Post college, 'the Boogeyman of the UFC' experienced a pretty ordinary life. He moved back to California and started working as a marketing and sales executive during the day and as a bartender at night. However, it was this stint as a bartender that eventually propelled him to get into MMA.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">One night, while Ferguson was at his bartending desk, one of his patrons noticed his cauliflower ear and struck up a conversation about how he got it. Eventually, he got to know about the '39-year-old's' wrestling background. The person was an MMA trainer himself. Also, he is the actual one who got 'El Cucuy' into MMA initially, by inviting him to train in his gym alongside a few other young athletes.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Reportedly, Ferguson got instantly hooked on the sport after his training and even decided to go for a professional career in MMA. Most fans might agree it was the bar conversation about Ferguson's cauliflower ear which propelled him toward becoming one of the biggest names in MMA today.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Wife and Children</strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">The name of Ferguson's wife is Christina Servin Ferguson. They reportedly tied the know in 2012 and have two kids together. The few reports available about her also suggest that she attended California State University during her collegiate years. It was on April 28, 2016, that Tony and Christina welcomed their eldest son, Armand Anthony, into the world while their younger son was born on May 31, 2021, and they named him Angel Anthony.</p>
Â Notably, the couple hit a rough patch in 2019 as Christina filed a restraining order against her husband and the two got indulged in a legal battle. She claimed that the fighter was going through some issues since 2017 and it was important for him to receive help to emerge as a better version of himself. However, things now seem sorted between the two.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Net Worth 2024</strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Being one of the most experienced active fighters on the UFC roster, 'El Cucuy' draws a massive number of fans to his bouts. Hence, the UFC provides him with quite remarkable amounts when it comes to his payment, although a large chunk of fans have called him one of the most underpaid UFC fighters. As per the latest reports, Ferguson currently boasts a net worth of about $3.5M.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">Like all other UFC fighters, Ferguson also received his UFC salary per fight. It also may vary from one fight to another. The California native received the biggest fight purse of his entire career for his UFC 249 bout against the current 'BMF' contender of the UFC, Justin 'The Highlight' Gaethje as he took home $955,000.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Career Timeline</strong></h2>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">After a healthy period of training, Ferguson finally began his professional MMA career in 2007. Initially, he fought for a few small Californian promotions named California Xtreme Fighting, Total Fighting Alliance, and a few others. He also amassed a remarkable record of 12-2 which created his pathway to the thirteenth season of the UFC's noted fighting-based reality show, 'The Ultimate Fighter'.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">He made his entry into the show as a part of the noted former UFC Heavyweight champ and WWE star, Brock Lesnar's team. 'The Californian' showcased some superb in-octagon skills to ramp up two consecutive victories and advance to the finals. Hence, 'El Cucuy' made his UFC debut on 4 June 2011, for the final of 'The Ultimate Fighter' against Ramsey Nijem. Ferguson went on to finish his opponent in the first round of his UFC debut bout via KO, earning the 'Knockout of the Night' bonus and announcing his arrival to the UFC in grand style.</p>


[caption id="attachment_2668078" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-2668078 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Brock-Lesnar-and-Tony-Ferguson.jpg" alt="Brock Lesnar and Tony Ferguson" width="1920" height="1080" /> Brock Lesnar and Tony Ferguson | Credits: Imago[/caption]
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">He defeated <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/kevin-lee/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Kevin Lee</a> to become the interim- lightweight champion of the UFC. However, he was later stripped of the title because of a gruesome injury. Despite this, fans refer to him as the People's Champion. Before his fight with <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/justin-gaethje/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Justin Gaethje</a>, Ferguson was on a twelve-fight win streak.</p>
<p class="dom-traversal_domPTag__RMrin">He attempted to capture the interim title again, but 'The Highlight' stopped him in his tracks. Since then, Ferguson has been on an all-time low in his career, losing out his last seven fights consecutively to a few noted UFC names like <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/michael-chandler/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Michael Chandler</a>Â andÂ <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/charles-oliveira/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Charles Oliveira</a>. He scored a submission defeat against 'Stockton Gangster', <a class="es-hyperlink-new" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/nate-diaz/" target="_self" rel="noopener">Nate Diaz</a> at UFC 279 and followed it up with two more losses against King Green and Paddy Pimblett via submission and decision respectively.</p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements</strong></h2>
According to Ferguson, he did not get many sponsorships with his previous management company, Paradigm Sports. This led him to switch to Ballengee Group. With a new team, Ferguson announced sponsorship deals from companies like RDX Sports, Monster, and Reebok.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Career Stats and Record</strong></h2>
Tony Ferguson has a Pro MMA record of 25-10-0. He has 11 KO/TKO wins, 9 submission victories, and 5 decision wins to his name. As far as the UFC is concerned, the 40-year-old has won 15 fights in the promotion while losing eight games.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards</strong></h2>
Looking at the huge fame and prolonged career span of Ferguson, it's quite understandable that he must have won several MMA accolades. Well, here's a list of the distinguished accomplishments of 'El Cucuy's' prolonged career in MMA.

<b>Amateur wrestling</b>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">National Collegiate Wrestling Association</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">NCWA National Champion (2006)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">NCWA All-American (2006, 2007)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">North Central Conference Champion (2006, 2007)</span></li>
</ul>
<strong>Michigan High School Athletic Association</strong>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">MHSAA Division IV State Champion (2002)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">MHSAA Division IV All-State (2000-2002)</span></li>
</ul>
<strong>MMA</strong>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight of the Night (Six times)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Knockout of the Night (One time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Submission of the Night (One time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (Three times)Â </span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Tied (Khabib Nurmagomedov) for the second-longest win streak in UFC Lightweight division history</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">The Ultimate Fighter 13 winner</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Charity and Foundation</strong></h2>
Tony Ferguson doesn't shy away from helping those in need and one of the best examples of the same came in December 2020 as a video uploaded by UFC's official YouTube channel saw Ferguson joining hands with Kevin Holland. The 40-year-old hails from Oxnard while Holland also holds a special regard for the place as his grandfather came from there. Thus, the two decided to donate $2500 each to an undisclosed charity.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Titles</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Interim UFC Lightweight Championship (One time)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">PureCombat Welterweight Championship (One time)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Tony Fergusonâ€™s Social Media Accounts</strong></h2>
<table style="width: 72.3171%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 15.572%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Instagram</span></td>
<td style="width: 91.9202%">https://www.instagram.com/tonyfergusonxt</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 15.572%"><span style="font-weight: 400">X</span></td>
<td style="width: 91.9202%">https://x.com/TonyFergusonXT</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td style="width: 15.572%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Facebook</span></td>
<td style="width: 91.9202%">https://www.facebook.com/people/Tony-El-Cucuy-Ferguson/100044573373407/</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
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<table style="width: 67.8946%;height: 1120px">
<tbody>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><b>Personal Information:</b></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px"></td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Full Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Tony Ferguson</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Popular Name</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">El Cucuy, The Boogeyman</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Date Of Birth</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">February 12, 1984</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Birth Place</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Oxnard, California, United States</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Age</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">40</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Height</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">6'0</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Weight</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">170 lb</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Parents</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Armand Ferguson (step-father), Mary Padilla</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Siblings</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Not known</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Nationality</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">American</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Ethnicity</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Half-Mexican and Half-American</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Net Worth</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">$3.5M</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Salary</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">$955,000</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Spouse</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Cristina Servin Ferguson</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Relationship/Marital Status</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Married</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Children</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Armand Anthony Ferguson, Angel Anthony Ferguson</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Profession</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">American professional mixed martial artist</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Division</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Welterweight</td>
</tr>
<tr style="height: 56px">
<td style="width: 40.0377%;height: 56px"><span style="font-weight: 400">Titles</span></td>
<td style="width: 283.886%;height: 56px">Former <span style="font-weight: 400">Interim UFC Lightweight Championship</span></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
&nbsp;

Tony Ferguson

Tony Ferguson Net Worth 2024, Record, Wife, Height, &amp; More Who is Tony Ferguson?Â  The famed &#8216;Boogeyman&#8217; of the UFC, Tony Ferguson, has been the fighter to watch out for over a decade and has grown by leaps and bounds in his journey. The former Interim UFC Lightweight Champion has now transitioned to the welterweight division and is trying to achieve success there. Over the years, Ferguson has developed a style difficult to beat, and he has destroyed his opponents. His high pace and pressure make it difficult for opponents to catch up with him. He is the most unorthodox and unpredictable fighter in the UFC. Tony Fergusonâ€™s Early LifeÂ  Ferguson was born in the Californian city of Oxnard. However, his stay there was pretty brief, as his family relocated to Muskegon, Michigan, where he spent most of his childhood. Despite carrying mixed American and Mexican roots, &#8216;El Cucuy&#8217; often recognizes himself as a true American because of his birth and growing up in the US. Notably, the fighter&#8217;s mother, Mary Padilla, has American roots, while his biological had Mexican roots. He carries the surname Ferguson because of his Scottish-American stepfather, Armand Ferguson. Ferguson showcased his prowess in sports right from his adolescence days. He joined the Muskegon Catholic Central High School, where he became a three-sport athlete competing in football, baseball, and wrestling. He served as a starting defensive back for the Division 8 state football champions of the year 2000. Ferguson also didn&#8217;t fail to showcase his mettle in wrestling. He went on to become a three-time All-State selection, bagging the championship of the 152-lb division in 2002. Ferguson had a failed attempt at completing his college degree. He enrolled in three colleges, Central Michigan University, Grand Valley State University, and Muskegon Community College, but dropped out from each of them before completing his due course for a degree. However, he had a fruitful collegiate wrestling career, as he conquered the 165-pound division of the National Wrestling Championship in 2006, organized by the National Collegiate Wrestling Association. Post college, &#8216;the Boogeyman of the UFC&#8217; experienced a pretty ordinary life. He moved back to California and started working as a marketing and sales executive during the day and as a bartender at night. However, it was this stint as a bartender that eventually propelled him to get into MMA. One night, while Ferguson was at his bartending desk, one of his patrons noticed his cauliflower ear and struck up a conversation about how he got it. Eventually, he got to know about the &#8217;39-year-old&#8217;s&#8217; wrestling background. The person was an MMA trainer himself. Also, he is the actual one who got &#8216;El Cucuy&#8217; into MMA initially, by inviting him to train in his gym alongside a few other young athletes. Reportedly, Ferguson got instantly hooked on the sport after his training and even decided to go for a professional career in MMA. Most fans might agree it was the bar conversation about Ferguson&#8217;s cauliflower ear which propelled him toward becoming one of the biggest names in MMA today. Tony Fergusonâ€™s Wife and Children The name of Ferguson&#8217;s wife is Christina Servin Ferguson. They reportedly tied the know in 2012 and have two kids together. The few reports available about her also suggest that she attended California State University during her collegiate years. It was on April 28, 2016, that Tony and Christina welcomed their eldest son, Armand Anthony, into the world while their younger son was born on May 31, 2021, and they named him Angel Anthony. Â Notably, the couple hit a rough patch in 2019 as Christina filed a restraining order against her husband and the two got indulged in a legal battle. She claimed that the fighter was going through some issues since 2017 and it was important for him to receive help to emerge as a better version of himself. However, things now seem sorted between the two. Tony Fergusonâ€™s Net Worth 2024 Being one of the most experienced active fighters on the UFC roster, &#8216;El Cucuy&#8217; draws a massive number of fans to his bouts. Hence, the UFC provides him with quite remarkable amounts when it comes to his payment, although a large chunk of fans have called him one of the most underpaid UFC fighters. As per the latest reports, Ferguson currently boasts a net worth of about $3.5M. Like all other UFC fighters, Ferguson also received his UFC salary per fight. It also may vary from one fight to another. The California native received the biggest fight purse of his entire career for his UFC 249 bout against the current &#8216;BMF&#8217; contender of the UFC, Justin &#8216;The Highlight&#8217; Gaethje as he took home $955,000. Tony Fergusonâ€™s Career Timeline After a healthy period of training, Ferguson finally began his professional MMA career in 2007. Initially, he fought for a few small Californian promotions named California Xtreme Fighting, Total Fighting Alliance, and a few others. He also amassed a remarkable record of 12-2 which created his pathway to the thirteenth season of the UFC&#8217;s noted fighting-based reality show, &#8216;The Ultimate Fighter&#8217;. He made his entry into the show as a part of the noted former UFC Heavyweight champ and WWE star, Brock Lesnar&#8217;s team. &#8216;The Californian&#8217; showcased some superb in-octagon skills to ramp up two consecutive victories and advance to the finals. Hence, &#8216;El Cucuy&#8217; made his UFC debut on 4 June 2011, for the final of &#8216;The Ultimate Fighter&#8217; against Ramsey Nijem. Ferguson went on to finish his opponent in the first round of his UFC debut bout via KO, earning the &#8216;Knockout of the Night&#8217; bonus and announcing his arrival to the UFC in grand style. Brock Lesnar and Tony Ferguson | Credits: Imago He defeated Kevin Lee to become the interim- lightweight champion of the UFC. However, he was later stripped of the title because of a gruesome injury. Despite this, fans refer to him as the People&#8217;s Champion. Before his fight with Justin Gaethje, Ferguson was on a twelve-fight win streak. He attempted to capture the interim title again, but &#8216;The Highlight&#8217; stopped him in his tracks. Since then, Ferguson has been on an all-time low in his career, losing out his last seven fights consecutively to a few noted UFC names like Michael ChandlerÂ andÂ Charles Oliveira. He scored a submission defeat against &#8216;Stockton Gangster&#8217;, Nate Diaz at UFC 279 and followed it up with two more losses against King Green and Paddy Pimblett via submission and decision respectively. Tony Fergusonâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements According to Ferguson, he did not get many sponsorships with his previous management company, Paradigm Sports. This led him to switch to Ballengee Group. With a new team, Ferguson announced sponsorship deals from companies like RDX Sports, Monster, and Reebok. Tony Fergusonâ€™s Career Stats and Record Tony Ferguson has a Pro MMA record of 25-10-0. He has 11 KO/TKO wins, 9 submission victories, and 5 decision wins to his name. As far as the UFC is concerned, the 40-year-old has won 15 fights in the promotion while losing eight games. Tony Fergusonâ€™s Major Achievements and Awards Looking at the huge fame and prolonged career span of Ferguson, it&#8217;s quite understandable that he must have won several MMA accolades. Well, here&#8217;s a list of the distinguished accomplishments of &#8216;El Cucuy&#8217;s&#8217; prolonged career in MMA. Amateur wrestling National Collegiate Wrestling Association NCWA National Champion (2006) NCWA All-American (2006, 2007) North Central Conference Champion (2006, 2007) Michigan High School Athletic Association MHSAA Division IV State Champion (2002) MHSAA Division IV All-State (2000-2002) MMA Fight of the Night (Six times) Knockout of the Night (One time) Submission of the Night (One time) Performance of the Night (Three times)Â  Tied (Khabib Nurmagomedov) for the second-longest win streak in UFC Lightweight division history The Ultimate Fighter 13 winner Tony Fergusonâ€™s Charity and Foundation Tony Ferguson doesn&#8217;t shy away from helping those in need and one of the best examples of the same came in December 2020 as a video uploaded by UFC&#8217;s official YouTube channel saw Ferguson joining hands with Kevin Holland. The 40-year-old hails from Oxnard while Holland also holds a special regard for the place as his grandfather came from there. Thus, the two decided to donate $2500 each to an undisclosed charity. Tony Fergusonâ€™s Titles Interim UFC Lightweight Championship (One time) PureCombat Welterweight Championship (One time) Tony Fergusonâ€™s Social Media Accounts  Instagram https://www.instagram.com/tonyfergusonxt  X https://x.com/TonyFergusonXT  Facebook https://www.facebook.com/people/Tony-El-Cucuy-Ferguson/100044573373407/  &nbsp;  Personal Information:  Full Name Tony Ferguson  Popular Name El Cucuy, The Boogeyman  Date Of Birth February 12, 1984  Birth Place Oxnard, California, United States  Age 40  Height 6&#8217;0  Weight 170 lb  Parents Armand Ferguson (step-father), Mary Padilla  Siblings Not known  Nationality American  Ethnicity Half-Mexican and Half-American  Net Worth $3.5M  Salary $955,000  Spouse Cristina Servin Ferguson  Relationship/Marital Status Married  Children Armand Anthony Ferguson, Angel Anthony Ferguson  Profession American professional mixed martial artist  Division Welterweight  Titles Former Interim UFC Lightweight Championship  &nbsp;

“The Time Has Come”- Charles Oliveira Sends a Warning To Tony Ferguson Ahead Of Fight

Charles Oliveira gives his thoughts on facing Ferguson on 20 days notice